Cape Anguille facts for kids
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| Cape Anguille Lighthouse | |
| Location | Cape Anguile Newfoundland and Labrador Canada |
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| Coordinates | 47°54′03″N 59°24′40″W / 47.900703°N 59.411101°W |
| Year first constructed | 1908 (first) 1960 (current) |
| Year first lit | 1960 (current) |
| Construction | Concrete tower |
| Tower shape | Octagonal frustum with eight flying buttress tower with balcony and lantern. (first) Octagonal pyramidal tower with balcony and lantern. (current) |
| Markings / pattern | Octagonal, white, concrete tower Open, red balcony with steel railing Octagonal aluminum lantern Three vertically aligned windows Concrete hoods over the window and door openings One sole entry doorway |
| Height | 17.7 metres (58 ft) (current) 32 metres (105 ft) (first) |
| Focal height | 25 metres (82 ft) |
| Original lens | third-order Fresnel lens |
| Range | 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 5s. |
| Fog signal | blast every 30s. |
| Admiralty number | H0218 |
| CHS number | CCG 175 |
| NGA number | 2504 |
| ARLHS number | CAN-651 |
Cape Anguille (pronounced an-GWIL) is a piece of land that sticks out into the ocean. It is the most western tip of the island of Newfoundland. This cape reaches into the big Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
It forms the southern edge of St. George's Bay. The name 'Anguille' comes from a French word meaning 'eel'. There is also a small community nearby called Cape Anguille.
A new lighthouse was built at Cape Anguille in 1960. It replaced an older lighthouse that stood there since 1908. This lighthouse is shaped like an eight-sided pyramid. It stands 17.7 meters (58 feet) tall. It is made from strong concrete.
The light shines from 35 meters (115 feet) above sea level. It flashes white once every five seconds. This helps ships know where they are.
Lighthouse Keepers
Lighthouse keepers are people who live and work at a lighthouse. They make sure the light is always working. They also help keep the lighthouse in good condition. Here are some of the keepers who worked at Cape Anguille:
- Alfred Patry (1908–1943)
- J. Laurier Patry (1943–1983)
- Henry Reid (1984–1991)
- Leonard Patry (1991–present)
